Campaigners slam government U-turn over care support requirements

Joe Lepper
Thursday, October 23, 2014

The government has been criticised for giving councils too much flexibility in the way they offer long-term support to looked-after children.

Councils should carry out visits of homes before allowing children to leave care, campaigners say. Image: UTC
Councils should carry out visits of homes before allowing children to leave care, campaigners say. Image: UTC

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